Colorado, home of the Rocky Mountains, is the place for whitewater excitement, trail-blazing and sightseeing in the summertime, and playing in white powder during the winter months at the state's many ski resorts.
With 359 miles of trails, Rocky Mountain National Park is ideal for hiking, horseback riding and bird-watching. See wildlife such as bighorn sheep, black bears and cougars here.
Historical Pikes Peak, at an altitude of 14,110 feet, was the site of an 1859 gold rush. It is one of the most visited mountains in North America. See the yellow-bellied marmot here in its rocky habitat.
Located 35 miles northeast of Alamosa, Colorado, the Great Sand Dunes National Park is not just a pile of sand. This wilderness area features rugged 13,000-foot summits, alpine lakes and ancient forests.
Deer Valley Ranch is a nice family vacation destination. It is located in the Collegiate Peaks Fourteener Range. Hike, fly-fish, pan for gold, swim or just hang out and enjoy the views.
The historic mountain town of Durango offers eclectic shopping, boutique hotels and art galleries. See the San Juan National Forest while taking a ride in a historic steam-powered locomotive on the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
